{"id":9169,"date":"2025-12-11T06:56:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-11T06:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/westernpearlreports.com\/?p=9169"},"modified":"2025-12-11T06:56:01","modified_gmt":"2025-12-11T06:56:01","slug":"meteorological-department-announces-countrywide-dry-spell-cautions-public","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/westernpearlreports.com\/index.php\/2025\/12\/11\/meteorological-department-announces-countrywide-dry-spell-cautions-public\/","title":{"rendered":"Meteorological Department Announces Countrywide Dry Spell, Cautions Public"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>KAMPALA, UGANDA<\/strong> &#8211; The Ministry of Water and Environment has announced the commencement of a dry spell, following a two-phase weather pattern in November that brought heavy rains across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This was revealed in a monthly weather press statement issued on December 4th, 2025, by the Department of Meteorological Services (DMS) and signed by the ministry&#8217;s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Alfred Okot Okidi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The statement indicates that most regions of the country are likely to be hot and dry this month, with the Northern and Eastern regions entering their most distinct dry period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, it also notes that areas near Lake Victoria and in the southwestern highlands might still experience some brief, light rains, especially around mid-December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The first half of November brought heavy rain that caused flooding in parts of Kampala and Bukwo, leading to loss of life, while regions like Southwestern Uganda, West Nile, and Mt. Elgon received above-average rainfall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The second half of November turned dry, a pattern that has continued into early December.Uganda&#8217;s forecast predicts warmer days ahead. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The hottest areas, including parts of West Nile, Central Northern, and mid-Western Uganda, are expected to see average daytime highs of 26\u00b0C to 32\u00b0C.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cooler conditions will be found in the highlands of Rwenzori, Elgon, and Kigezi, where maximum temperatures will range from 8\u00b0C to 14\u00b0C. 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